PM MODI UNVEILS VARIOUS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN JAMMU, CLAIMS 'ARTICLE 370 WAS THE BIGGEST HURDLE'

According to Prime Minister Modi, Article 370 is the biggest obstacle in the development of Jammu and Kashmir.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched transformational projects worth ₹32,000 crore in Jammu and Kashmir. These efforts cover a wide range of sectors, including health, education, transportation, energy, and municipal infrastructure, among others.

During the occasion, the Prime Minister launched the valley's first electric train as well as a rail service between Sangaldan and Baramulla stations. The commissioning of Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan section is notable as it uses Ballast Less Track (BLT) throughout the route, providing a better riding experience to the passengers.

PM Modi also issued appointment orders to around 1500 newly appointed government officials.

In his address to the gathering, PM Modi reaffirmed his unwavering faith in the potential of Jammu and Kashmir, pledging to fulfill the hopes of its people through the vision of 'Developed Jammu and Kashmir'.

"I have full faith in you; we will create 'Developed Jammu and Kashmir'." He said, "Modi will fulfill your 70 years of dreams in the coming years."

The Prime Minister further said, "Earlier there used to be only disappointing news of bombs, kidnappings and isolation from Jammu and Kashmir, but now Jammu and Kashmir is developing and moving forward."

PM Modi described the now-removed Article 370 of the Indian Constitution as the biggest obstacle to the development of Jammu and Kashmir and claimed that the province is now on the verge of comprehensive development.

Sinha lauded the astonishing decline in terrorist incidents, claiming a 75% reduction. 

"Commanders of the organizations have been sent to their appropriate locations. The protest calendar has been stopped, and stone pelting is no longer permitted. Markets, schools and universities are now open throughout the year," the Lieutenant Governor announced.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh praised the end of appeasement politics and empowerment of marginalized groups.

"When Prime Minister Narendra Modi took charge, the politics of appeasement disappeared. Kashmiri Pandits, girls of Jammu and Kashmir, Gujjars, Paharis and others have received their rights. "After the removal of Article 370, you proved It was said that 'if Modi is there then it is possible''' Singh said.

He further informed that the Prime Minister inaugurated the 48.1 km long Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan section. "This longest tunnel, which is 12.77 km long and is known as T-50, falls between the Khari-Sumber stretch," a government official said.

According to Northern Railway (NR), trains can now run from Baramulla via Banihal to Sangaldan, which earlier used to be the last or originating station.

Of the 11 tunnels on the Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangadal section, T-50 is expected to be the most difficult.

According to railway officials involved in the project, construction of the tunnel began in 2010 and took more than 14 years to complete.

"All safety precautions have been implemented inside the tunnel to deal with emergency situations. An escape tunnel has been built parallel to the T-50 to evacuate passengers in case of an emergency," an official said.

He further said, "At every 375 metres, an approach road has been built between the escape tunnel and the T-50 so that the passengers can be brought to the escape tunnel and then, in vehicles, to their desired destinations."

According to the official, to deal with the fire, water pipes have been made on both sides of the tunnel, in which a valve opens every 375 meters, so that water can be sprayed from both sides on the train to extinguish the fire.

“Escape tunnels have also been built for other large tunnels,” he added.

According to NR officials, the inauguration of the Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan section has brought them one step closer to realizing their goal of running trains from Kasmir Valley in the north to Kanyakumari on the southern tip of the country. 

"Earlier, eight diesel trains (four each way) ran between Baramulla and Banihal. Today, Prime Minister Modi not only launched the extension

According to project experts, the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government commissioned the first section of the USBRL, the Qazigund-Baramulla section, in 2009. Banihal-Qazigund section, which includes operation of 11.2 km long T-section. 80 Pir Panjal Tunnel, opened in July 2013. 

“Once the entire USBRL opens in the coming months, passengers will enjoy structural marvels such as the Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge and the Anji Bridge, the first cable-stayed bridge on the Indian Railways." an NR official said. The total length of USBRL is 272 km and the project cost is ₹41,119 crore.

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